[at-l] Why I don't reply to the list

[kdpo@xxxxxxxxxxx (Ken Powers)]

I'm a little older, more organized, a thru-hiker, and don't know Felix
(yet). I think I can still learn from your experiences Grey Owl.  And yours
Steve.

Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Landis" <landis@epix.net>
To: "ATL" <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 5:22 PM
Subject: Re: [at-l] Why I don't reply to the list


> greyowl@rcn.com wrote:
> > Why I reply to questions off list.
>
> Why I reply on list.
>
> > 10.  I am male and a goodly number of people on the list are
> > female.  What works for me may not work for them.
>
> Me too and sometimes what works for me works for them :)
>
> > 9.  I am a section hiker, I start out really out of shape and finish
> > only slightly out of shape.  A big day for me is 14 to 15 miles.
>
> Me too, section hiker that is, but I start only slightly out of shape.
>
> > 8. I am 6'5" tall, weight 270 lbs and wear a size 14 boot.  Most of
> > the backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads are too
> > small for me.  Can't find clothing to fit me, and boots are hard to
> > find.
>
> 5'11 195 11.5
>
> > 7. I am 57 years old and my body has not aged well.  I carry a lot
> > of meds.
>
> I'm much younger that you....52.  Acuprin, .80 mg aspirin.
>
> > 6. I am pretty disorganized.  I am planning a hike this fall to finish
> > up NY state.  Starting point Aeden Valley Rd, Finish point Hoyt rd.
> > 7 days.  That is about all the plannig I do for a hike.
>
> Me too.  Planning to do all/most of PA this year but don't know when
> I'll start.
>
> > 5.  I am a fair weather hiker.  I will hike in the rain but not the
snow.
> >  I think any body that does should have their head examined.
>
> Probably need my head examined.
>
> > 4.I like to hike alone, not go into town or to be any part of the thru
> > hiker scene.
>
> Me too.
>
> > 3.  While I really enjoy the outdoors experience I also enjoy it by
> > canoeing, mountain biking, white water rafting etc.  I find that hiking
> > really limits ones experience.
>
> Me too. Add kayaking to the list.
>
> > 2.  I live in PA and I really enjoy the rocks!!
>
> Me too.
>
> >
> > and the number one reason is (Drum roll please)
> >
> > 1.  I know Felix
>
> Wow, Me too.
>
> > Cheers,
>
> Cheers!
>
> Steve
>
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